Finding the Third Proportional to 49,682 and 75,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,682 and 75,165 is: 113,718.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,682 : 75,165 = 75,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,682/75,165 = 75,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,682x = 75,165 × 75,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,682x = 5,649,777,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,649,777,225/49,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,718.80
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